Old Arabi pictures, stories, and quotes are sought by St. Bernard Office of Tourism: Community Report

As part of the Sugar Museum, scheduled to open by the end of 2013, the St. Bernard Office of Tourism is looking for pictures, stories, and quotes relating to Old Arabi. The exhibit will highlight the unique history of the community, including the stockyards and slaughterhouses, the gambling houses, and the neighborhood’s growth up to the 1930s.

Materials should be submitted by email to info@visitstbernard.com or in person at the Aycock Visitor Center, located at 409 Aycock St. in Arabi. Artifacts, such as newspaper clippings or pictures, will be scanned and returned, often in the same visit. For more information, call the Office of Tourism at 504-278-4242.

Andrew Jackson and Chalmette High

The classes of 1973 at Andrew Jackson and Chalmette High will hold a 40th reunion Aug. 24 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Le Pavillon Hotel, 833 Poydras St., New Orleans.

The deadline for applications is Aug. 15, and vendors will be notified of their approval by Aug. 31.More information about the free Blues in da Parish Festival, including this year's featured performers, as well as sponsorship opportunities, is available at www.bluesindaparish.com or through the festival's Facebook page at http://facebook.com/bluesindaparish

Auctions in August

Gulf Coast Bank & Trust's silent auction event, Auctions in August, is being planned at the 16 branches in the Greater New Orleans area. The items available for bidding are
donated by various organizations and individuals to be auctioned for specific
charities, schools, and other non-profit groups.

The auction is open to
everyone, bank employees, customers, and the general public. Each branch houses
several items for people to bid on, encouraging people to visit multiple
branches to get the most out of their auction experience.

The St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission will meet July 17 at 4:30 p.m. at the Los Islenos Museum, 1357 Bayou Road, St. Bernard. The agenda will include discussion of upcoming events, marketing, and planning for the commission.

Stitch in Time

The Stitch-In-Time Club, an organization under the St. Bernard Volunteers for Family and Community sponsored by the LSU AgCenter, will meet July 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Magnolia Room.